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About Aemilia
Aemilia, Licinia and Marcia were Roman Vestal Virgins who were prosecuted in two famous trials between 115 and 113 BC for having broken the vow of chastity. The first trial was conducted by the Pontifex Maximus Metellus Delmaticus, who sentenced Aemilia to death in 114 BC. The decision to spare the other two Vestals triggered outrage and led to a follow-up trial headed by Cassius Longinus Ravilla. Licinia and Marcia were subsequently put to death as well. The trials were heavily influenced by the political background and network of the participants.
Everything about Aemilia →- Occupation
- ancient Roman priestess
- Position held
- Vestal Virgin
- Citizenship
- Ancient Rome
- Died
- 114 BC